Wheels again !

tarbot18

Hi everyone been thinking of getting new wheels for a while now to make the bike a bit lighter and spin up the hills better hopefully ,

anyway ive narrowed it down to 2 sets , the 1st off superstarts site where kindly recommended by supersonic and they look great and are pretty light 1650g with the crest rims ,
stans crest rims on switch evo hubs
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=496

The 2nd are the fulcrum red metal 5 s that where nearly £180 but old stock so going at £99 at the mo on fleabagbay
They weigh 1805 g
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150864427025? ... _576wt_905


the fulcrum are a bit heavier according to the sites by150g but could be a big saving of £120 and im pretty poor at the mo are the superstar wheels worth double ? thanks for your help

cooldad

I have the RM5's (they were £89 on On One sale a year or two back).
They have been superb, especially for the price.
Saying that, parts are not readily available, and stupidly expensive if something goes wrong. I am quite heavy and they have stood up to any abuse I could give them, but if a freehub or something goes it will cost.
Only thing I've had go was a spoke, and they need ordering in, but I got some Sapim CX rays which work perfectly. (flat bladed)

If I had ready cash I'd probably get the Superstar for weight and ease of getting bits, but on a budget the RM's are a good deal - excellent freehub with more teeth than usual so take up is instant, good bearings (well still smooth after a few years of nasty conditions) and an interesting? spoke pattern.

At the price I paid I looked at them as disposables but they've suprised me.

cooldad

But I bet SS will be along to find something stupidly cheap on Merlin.

tarbot18

cheers ill have a look at your wheels , in an ideal world id love to get the superstar wheels but ive also got to get some brakes this month.
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My old deore rear brake crackered so im either getting full set of new deore for a ton or 1 rear xt for 80 ! depends on the wheels i get and how many times we have to visit the safari park over the holidays doh

supersonic

The RM5 are a bit heavier than quoted, 1805g is for the centrelock version, are more like 1850g.

The Rookie

Look at the Eastons on CRC for £199......

tarbot18

thanks supersonic what do you think of the fulcrum s if i got them for £99 ! worth it or should i wait a few months and save to get the stans crests, i couldnt go to £220 at the mo mrs b would blow a fuse!

supersonic

Are fair game for £99.

tarbot18

cheers think i may have a punt on fleabay at that price and no higher,
ive just seen the other wheel thread on here and the reply off neil from superstar made me want the wheels from there even more .............